Hatchback/liftgate Lock problems of the 2001 Chrysler Town & Country

: the contact stated the power lift gate does not always latch. The dealership adjusted the lift gate, but the problem persists. There is a NHTSA recall, # 05v134000, regarding the lift gate lock. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however, it is not included in the recall due to the VIN.

I have a 2001 town and country min van with power side doors in the rear seat. The driver side door would not open properly (more heavy to open manually). Currently, the rear hatch door broke in that it won't properly open with the key. It made noise and opened partially. Then, it won't fully open or close with motor. Manual manipulation will eventually get gate open/closed.

I have a 2001 town and country minivan with power side doors in the rear seat. Both doors have failed -- they would not open properly (more heavy to open manually) with the power and as a result were very heavy to use manually. (this cost me close to $1,000 to repair; some sort of motor problem). Now the rear hatch door is also broken and will not properly open but jams shut until one waits for the power attempt to stop and then work it manually.